Elizabeth public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will swear in a new Mayor and Board members and select a Mayor Pro Tem. The meeting includes a public hearing on a paired homes rezone and site plan. The Board will also discuss appointments for town officers and changes to impact fee adjustments.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 24-15 and Resolution 24R51 for the rezone and site plan of 530-580 Banner Street
• Resolution 24R50 to base annual impact fee adjustments on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
• Resolution 24R53 regarding a residential lease agreement for 601 Pine Ridge Street
• Appointment of Town Attorney, Town Clerk/Treasurer, and Chief of Police
• Resolution 24R52 regarding a Collaborative Management Memorandum of Understanding for multi-agency services for children and families

The Board of Trustees swore in a new mayor and trustees, then approved the Banner Street paired homes rezone and site plan. The rezone (Ordinance 24-15) passed 6-0, and the site plan (Resolution 24R51) passed 5-1. The board also reappointed John Quest to the Historic Advisory Board, appointed town officers, and approved several resolutions, including one changing impact fee adjustments to use the Denver CPI.

• Approved Ordinance 24-15 rezoning 530-580 Banner Street from P-1 to DT (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R51 site plan for Banner Paired Homes Project (5-1, Hutchins opposed)
• Reappointed John Quest to Historic Advisory Board (6-0)
• Appointed Corey Hoffmann as Town Attorney (6-0)
• Appointed Michelle Oeser as Town Clerk/Treasurer (6-0)
• Appointed Jeff Engel as Chief of Police (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R50 changing impact fee adjustments to Denver CPI (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R52 MOU for multi-agency services (6-0)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will meet to discuss the 2025 budget, workplan, and meeting schedule. The agenda includes an annual visit with DOLA Main Street via Zoom and a discussion on mini grant funds.

• 2025 Workplan and Budget
• 2025 meeting schedule
• Main Street Mini Grant Funds
• Annual visit with DOLA Main Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property located at 530 through 580 South Banner Street. The body will discuss and potentially recommend to the Board of Trustees that the property be changed from Public Institutional (PI) to Downtown (DT) District.

• Public hearing for the rezoning of 530-580 Banner Street
• Possible recommendation to rezone 530-580 South Banner Street from Public Institutional (PI) to Downtown (DT) District

The Planning Commission voted 0-6 against recommending approval of the rezoning and site plan for 530-580 South Banner Street, so the motion failed. The item will not move forward to the Board of Trustees as a recommendation. The commission also approved the consent agenda and requested staff to begin updating the Town's Design Guidelines.

• Rejected recommendation to approve rezone and site plan for 530-580 South Banner Street (0-6)
• Approved consent agenda including August 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested staff to move forward with updating Town's Design Guidelines

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss proposals for the Facade Grant Program. The board may also take action on the 2025 budget, workplan, and meeting schedule.

• Discussion regarding Facade Grant Program Proposals
• Proposed 2025 Budget and Workplan
• 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Recognition of Aimee Woodall’s Service

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees meets to discuss and potentially act on the 2025 Town Budget, tax mill levies, and appropriations. The agenda also includes a public hearing on Ordinance 24-14, discussions on special review approvals, and a resolution regarding town "No Parking" zones.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance 24-14
• Discussion on Ordinance 24R14 regarding Use by Special Review approvals
• Resolution 24R43 to amend and designate "No Parking" zones
• Resolution 24R45 for a letter of agreement with the Adams Group, LLC for FY 2024 audit services
• Resolutions 24R46, 24R47, and 24R48 regarding the 2025 Town Budget, appropriating sums of money, and setting the Mill Levy

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 Town budget, set the mill levy, and appropriated funds. They also approved a no-parking zones resolution, an audit services agreement, and an ordinance on Use by Special Review approvals. A resolution to amend the town administrator's employment agreement was approved after a motion to table failed.

• Approved Ordinance 24-14 on Use by Special Review approvals (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 24R43 amending no-parking zones (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R45 authorizing audit services agreement with Adams Group, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R46 adopting 2025 Town budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R47 appropriating sums of money (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 24R48 setting mill levy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R49 third amendment to Town Administrator employment agreement (5-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the Board of Trustees regarding Ordinance 24-14. This ordinance proposes repealing and reenacting Section 16-9-30 of the Town of Elizabeth Municipal Code.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-14 regarding Use by Special Review Approvals
• Possible action on recommendation for Ordinance 24-14 to amend Section 16-9-30 of the Municipal Code
• Approval of August 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Elizabeth Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance 24-14, which repeals and reenacts Section 16-9-30 of the Town Municipal Code regarding Use by Special Review Approvals. The recommendation will go to the Board of Trustees for final action. The meeting also included approval of the August 6, 2024 minutes and staff updates on streetscape and Main Street Archway projects.

• Approved consent agenda including August 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 24-14 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and discuss the proposed 2025 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on signage bids and a behavioral health grant application.

• Public hearing on Proposed 2025 Budget
• Discussion regarding Main Street Archway Sign Bids
• Possible action on DOLA Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant application
• Executive session regarding Town Administrator Review

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss a proposal for Facade Grant Applications. A visioning workshop with History Matters is scheduled to follow the regular meeting.

• Discussion regarding Facade Grant Application proposal
• Visioning workshop with History Matters

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025 workplan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider resolutions regarding capital expenditure policies and the designation of no-parking zones. The body will also discuss a utility relocation agreement with CORE Electrical Cooperative and conceptual drawings for the Depot Parking Lot.

• Resolution 24R42: Amending capital expenditure policies to reflect GASB Capitalization Rules
• Resolution 24R43: Amending and designating "No Parking" zones
• Resolution 24R44: Authorizing a utility relocation agreement and payment of funds to CORE Electrical Cooperative
• Discussion on conceptual drawing for the Depot Parking Lot
• Executive session regarding Main Street Streetscape negotiations and Town Administrator Review

The Board approved Resolution 24R42 updating capital expenditure policies to align with GASB rules (6-1), tabled Resolution 24R43 on no-parking zones to November 21, 2024, and approved Resolution 24R44 authorizing a utility relocation agreement with CORE Electrical Cooperative (7-0). The Board also discussed the Depot Parking Lot conceptual drawing and received management reports.

• Approved Resolution 24R42 amending capital expenditure policies per GASB (6-1)
• Tabled Resolution 24R43 on no-parking zones to November 21, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R44 authorizing utility relocation agreement with CORE Electrical Cooperative (7-0)
• Accepted Consent Agenda including October 8, 2024 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Workshop scheduled for October 15, 2024, was canceled. The agenda listed a Zoning Code Analysis, but no action was taken.

Main Street Board of Directors

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is holding a workshop to discuss the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails Master Plan and the 2025 workplan. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda indicates action may be taken on any item.

• Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails Master Plan discussion
• 2025 Workplan discussion

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 8, 2024, at Town Hall. The board will discuss and possibly act on a license agreement for the 2025 Friday Night Market at Running Creek Park with Elizabeth Brewing Company. The meeting also includes a budget workshop earlier in the evening.

• Vote on Resolution 24R41 for Elizabeth Brewing Company Friday Night Market license agreement
• Discussion on special event fees and costs
• Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Public comment period for residents to address the board

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 24R41, authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with The Elizabeth Brewing Company for the Friday Night Markets at Running Creek Park in 2025. The board also discussed special event fees and costs, providing staff with direction. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 24R41 for Friday Night Markets license agreement with The Elizabeth Brewing Company (5-0)
• Accepted consent agenda including September 24, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (unanimous)

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on October 7, 2024, at Town Hall at 151 S. Banner Street. The agenda includes approval of the August 9, 2024 meeting minutes, discussions on Walk and Talk Thank you Gifts and Brochure Printing, and a visioning workshop with History Matters, LLC.

• Discussion and possible action regarding Walk and Talk Thank you Gifts
• Discussion and possible action regarding Brochure Printing
• Visioning Workshop with History Matters, LLC following the regular meeting

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board approved reallocating $700 from the Oral History Collection Budget to the Historic Walk and Talk Budget for thank-you gifts. It also approved spending $86 from the promotional budget on brochures and historic posters. The board approved the September 9, 2024, meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved reallocating $700 from Oral History Collection Budget to Walk and Talk Budget (unanimous)
• Approved spending $86 from promotional budget on brochures and historic posters (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a workshop to analyze the town’s zoning code. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is informational.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the annexation of property at 889 South Elizabeth Street and its potential zoning as Commercial Mixed Use. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a budget amendment.

• Annexation of 889 South Elizabeth Street (Resolution 24R35 and Ordinance 24-11)
• Zoning of 889 South Elizabeth Street to Commercial Mixed Use (Ordinance 24-12)
• Contract with Visible Digital Solutions for eVAC (electronic Victim Advocacy Cards)
• Public hearing and possible action on 2024 Budget Amendment (Resolution 24R40)
• Proclamation for October Planning Month

The Board of Trustees voted down the proposed annexation of the 889 South Elizabeth Street property, with the annexation ordinance failing 0-6 and the findings resolution failing 1-5. A motion to continue negotiations to October 22 also failed 2-4. The board unanimously approved a contract with Visible Digital Solutions for eVAC cards and a 2024 budget amendment.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Motion to continue annexation negotiations failed (2-4)
• Resolution 24R35 (annexation findings) failed (1-5)
• Ordinance 24-11 (annexation) failed (0-6)
• Approved Visible Digital Solutions eVAC contract (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R40 amending 2024 budget (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth, CO Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Smart Towns initiative. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and a regular meeting. The board is considering a professional services agreement for a parks, trails, and open space master plan and discussing event fees.

• Resolution 24R39: PSA with SCJ Alliance for the Greater Elizabeth Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan
• Discussion regarding Event Fees and Costs
• Proclamation of September 17-23, 2024, as Constitution Week

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to review minutes from August and discuss upcoming visioning workshops and publicity strategy. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Historic Advisory Board approved the August 5, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff reported on oral histories, the board website, plaques, and an upcoming Walk and Talk, and noted that a joint workshop with the Board of Trustees has been canceled. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors is holding a workshop to discuss the workplan. No other items are listed for action or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Workplan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Strong Towns. No other items are listed for action or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Strong Towns

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve Resolution 24R38, which would authorize the town's participation in the November 5, 2024, coordinated election conducted by the Elbert County Clerk and set the ballot content for the town's regular election. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 24R38: Approving participation in the November 5, 2024, Coordinated Election
• Election to be conducted by the Elbert County Clerk
• Setting the Ballot Content for the Town's November 5, 2024, Regular Election

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding the E-86 PUD amendment and the annexation of 889 South Elizabeth Street. The body will also discuss the purchase of real property and updates to the municipal code regarding firearms in Town Hall.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 24-10 to amend the E-86 PUD zoning
• Proposed annexation and rezoning of 889 South Elizabeth Street to Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) District
• Resolution 24R36 for professional services with Core Consultants, Inc. for the Mainstreet Streetscape/Widening Project
• Resolution 24R37 regarding the purchase of real property at 601 South Pine Ridge Street
• Ordinance 24-13 to permit carrying firearms in the Elizabeth Town Hall

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 24-10, amending the E-86 Planned Unit Development zoning to exclude sexually oriented businesses. The Board also unanimously approved several other items, including a professional services agreement for the Mainstreet Streetscape/Widening Project, the purchase of property at 601 South Pine Ridge Street, and an ordinance permitting firearms in Town Hall. The annexation and rezoning of 889 South Elizabeth Street were continued to the September 24, 2024 meeting, and an investigation into a possible breach of executive session privilege was directed.

• Approved Ordinance 24-10 amending E-86 PUD zoning to exclude sexually oriented businesses (7-0)
• Continued annexation and rezoning of 889 South Elizabeth Street to September 24, 2024 (7-0)
• Directed outside law enforcement investigation into possible breach of executive session privilege (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R36 for Core Consultants construction staking services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24R37 to purchase property at 601 South Pine Ridge Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-13 permitting firearms in Elizabeth Town Hall (7-0)
• Accepted Consent Agenda including August 13, 2024 minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss Strong Towns. No other items are listed for action or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Strong Towns

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a work session dedicated to receiving public comments on community items of interest or concern. No formal action is expected during the workshop; answers to questions will be provided at upcoming meetings or via social media. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 151 South Banner Street.

• Public comment workshop for community input
• Meeting at 151 South Banner Street, Elizabeth, Colorado
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• No formal action expected during the workshop

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including updates to the elected officials' code of conduct, an intergovernmental agreement with the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder, and two major construction contracts for the Main Street Streetscape project. The board will also consider canceling the December 24, 2024, meeting and hold an executive session regarding property negotiations and potential sites for a community center.

• Resolution 24R31: Update code of conduct for elected officials to protect student personal info
• Resolution 24R32: Approve intergovernmental agreement with Elbert County Clerk and Recorder
• Resolution 24R33: Approve $2,915,834.00 trade contractor agreement with Triple M Construction for Main Street Streetscape project
• Resolution 24R34: Approve professional services agreement with Core Consultants for construction administration of Main Street Streetscape/widening project
• Discussion on canceling the December 24, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

Main Street Board of Directors

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is holding a workshop on August 12, 2024, at Town Hall. The sole agenda item is a discussion regarding the workplan. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion.

• Discussion regarding workplan

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to enter executive session to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property for possible site locations for the Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss property for Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss possible site locations for the Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting. The board reconvened and adjourned without taking further action.

• Entered executive session to discuss property acquisition for senior center (unanimous)
• Returned to regular meeting from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the zoning of 889 S Elizabeth Street and an amendment to the E-86 PUD. The body will discuss and potentially recommend actions on these items to the Board of Trustees.

• Public hearing and recommendation for rezoning of 889 S Elizabeth Street
• Public hearing and recommendation for Ordinance 24-10, E-86 PUD Amendment

The Elizabeth Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of 889 S Elizabeth Street to the Board of Trustees (5-0). The commission voted 0-5 against recommending Ordinance 24-10, which would have amended the E-86 Planned Unit Development zoning. The consent agenda, including the July 2, 2024 minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including July 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning of 889 S Elizabeth Street to Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Rejected recommendation of Ordinance 24-10, E-86 PUD Amendment (0-5)

Historic Advisory Board

The Historic Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from July 1, 2024. The board will discuss and potentially take action on strategic planning services and a promotional flyer for a 'Walk and Talk' event.

• Discussion and possible action regarding Strategic Planning Services
• Discussion and possible action regarding Walk and Talk Promotional Flyer

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2024, preceded by joint workshops with the Historic Advisory Board and Main Street Board. The main agenda includes discussion and possible action on naming Bret Wade Memorial Park, discussion of Main Street streetscape construction bids, and approval of minutes. The board will also enter executive session to discuss negotiations on several properties, including 349 E. Broadway Street and a possible site for the Community and Senior Activity Center.

• Discussion and possible action on naming Bret Wade Memorial Park
• Discussion of Main Street Streetscape Construction Bids
• Executive session on negotiations regarding 349 E. Broadway Street and Ordinance 24-09
• Executive session on possible site for Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center
• Executive session on negotiations regarding 889 South Elizabeth Street and Resolution 24R30

The Board unanimously approved naming the park the Bret Wade Memorial Park. They also accepted the consent agenda with a correction. Main Street streetscape construction bids were discussed but no action was taken. The meeting ended with an executive session on property negotiations.

• Approved naming Bret Wade Memorial Park (4-0)
• Accepted consent agenda with correction (4-0)
• Entered executive session on negotiations and property matters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a workshop session on July 16, 2024, to discuss zoning updates at Town Hall. No specific votes or formal decisions are listed on this workshop agenda.

• Discussion regarding zoning updates

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting, with public hearings and possible action on two special event liquor licenses, two land use code amendments, and two ordinances authorizing eminent domain for a well house site and public parking. The board will also consider accepting an annexation petition for 889 South Elizabeth Street and naming a memorial bench.

• Ordinance 24-08: intent to acquire Well House Site via eminent domain
• Ordinance 24-09: intent to acquire property for Public Parking via eminent domain
• Ordinance 24-06 and 24-07: amendments to Land Use and Development Code
• Resolution 24R30: accepting annexation petition for 889 South Elizabeth Street
• Special event liquor license applications for Friday Night Market and Block Party

The Board of Trustees unanimously tabled Ordinance 24-06, which would have updated the Town's Land Use and Development Code, after public comment and discussion. They approved Ordinance 24-07, amending residential zone districts, and approved two ordinances authorizing eminent domain to acquire property for a well house site and public parking. The Board also approved two special event liquor licenses, a memorial bench, and an annexation resolution.

• Approved Jerry Garland Memorial Bench (7-0)
• Approved Friday Night Market Summer Series Alternate Location Special Event Liquor License (7-0)
• Approved Block Party Special Event Liquor License (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 24-06, Land Use and Development Code update (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-07, amending residential zone districts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-08, eminent domain for Well House Site (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-09, eminent domain for public parking (6-1, Mayer-Opl opposed)
• Approved Resolution 24R30, accepting annexation petition for 889 South Elizabeth Street (7-0)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the June minutes and receiving a staff report. The main discussion item is the upcoming July 31st Main Street Networking Event and Neighborhood Block Party.

• Discussion of July 31st Main Street Networking Event and Neighborhood Block Party
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Staff report

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors met on July 8, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes. The board discussed preparations for the July 31 Main Street Networking Event and Neighborhood Block Party, and directed staff on event items. A business training on Locable was scheduled for August 14, 2024, at Town Hall. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of staff and board reports.

• Approved consent agenda including June 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff on preparations for July 31 block party
• Scheduled Locable training for businesses on August 14, 2024

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of two ordinances to the Board of Trustees. Ordinance 24-06 amends Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, updating the Land Use and Development Code. Ordinance 24-07 amends residential zone districts. The meeting also includes consent agenda approval of May minutes and a staff report.

• Ordinance 24-06: amending Chapter 16, Land Use and Development Code
• Ordinance 24-07: amending residential zone districts
• Public hearings for both ordinances
• Consent agenda: minutes of May 7, 2024 meeting

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to approve the June 3, 2024 minutes and discuss the 2025 workplan and budget request. The agenda also includes public comment, a staff report, and board reports. Action may be taken on any listed item.

• Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 workplan and budget request

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is holding a workshop to discuss the 2025 budget. No formal action is listed on the agenda, only discussion.

• Discussion of 2025 Main Street Board budget

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property for two purposes: establishing parking lots for the town and identifying possible site locations for the Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center. The meeting includes an executive session for these discussions, followed by management monitoring reports and board reports. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Executive session to consider property for town parking lots
• Executive session to consider property for Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center site

Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for June 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding public comment and conduct, with no substantive items for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss a possible parking reduction for a historic district or local historic register. This is a discussion item only; no action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of possible historic district/local historic register parking reduction

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold workshops on the Gesin Lot RFP and residential code, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider a resolution approving a multi-agency MOU for child and family services, review management monitoring reports, and hold executive sessions on legal matters including a property dispute, a claim against the town, and parking lot acquisition.

• Workshop on Gesin Lot RFP
• Workshop on residential code
• Resolution 24R29: Collaborative Management MOU for child and family services
• Executive session on town infrastructure property dispute
• Executive session on claim against the town and parking lot acquisition

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the 2024 budget, as well as begin planning the 2025 workplan and budget. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Discussion and possible action regarding 2024 MSBOD Budget
• Discussion regarding 2025 Workplan and Budget
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2024 regular meeting

Planning Commission

This meeting was a Planning Commission workshop scheduled for June 4, 2024, but it was canceled. The only listed agenda item was a discussion about a possible parking reduction for a historic district or local historic register, but no action was taken because the meeting did not occur.

• Workshop canceled
• Discussion on historic district/local historic register parking reduction (not held)

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a potential Elizabeth Spooky Tour and proposals for the Façade Grant Program. The board will also consider the minutes from its May 13, 2024 meeting and receive a staff report. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of potential Elizabeth Spooky Tour
• Discussion of Façade Grant Program proposals
• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff report

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on civility in government followed by a regular meeting. They will consider consent agenda items including minutes and swearing in a reserve officer, discuss the naming process for the future Main Street parking lot and abatement/unlicensed vehicles/town cleanup concerns, and hold an executive session on possible sites for the Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center.

• Discussion on naming process of Future Main Street Parking Lot
• Discussion on abatement, unlicensed vehicles, and town cleanup concerns
• Swear in Reserve Officer Frank Hurst
• Executive session on property for Elizabeth Community and Senior Activity Center
• Consent agenda: minutes of May 14, 2024

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting, scheduled for May 21, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on residential zoning text amendments, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider a land use and development code update, a budget amendment for increased building permit expenditures, and hear the 2023 audit presentation.

• Ordinance 24-05 amending Chapter 16 of the Elizabeth Municipal Code, updating the Town's Land Use and Development Code
• Resolution 24R28 amending the FY 2023 budget for increased building permit expenditures
• 2023 Audit Presentation by Kevin Kimball, CPA, The Adams Group LLC
• Discussion on proposed plans for parking and public restrooms at 444 Main Street
• Proclamations for Police Week and Public Works Week

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 286 S Main Street, including a public hearing and possible action. The board will also discuss municipal code sections, a Gesin Lot RFP, eliminating a parking minimum, and historic district survey results. The agenda includes consent items and routine reports.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 286 S Main Street (Linda Bulmer)
• Discussion of Elizabeth Municipal Code Sections 16-11-40 and 16-11-30(b)
• Discussion regarding Gesin Lot RFP
• Discussion regarding elimination of a parking minimum
• Discussion regarding Historic District Survey Results

Main Street Board of Directors

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to discuss several items, including a request for proposals for the Gesin Lot, parking requirements for historic properties, and a planned Historic Main Street 5K and Color Run. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its April 1, 2024 meeting. Public comment is scheduled.

• Discussion regarding Gesin Lot RFP
• Discussion regarding Historic Property parking requirements
• Discussion regarding Historic Main Street 5K and Color Run
• Consent agenda: Minutes of April 1, 2024 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of Ordinance 24-05, which updates the Town's Land Use and Development Code (Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code). The meeting also includes approval of the April 2, 2024 minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-05 amending Chapter 16 (Land Use and Development Code)
• Discussion and possible action on recommendation to Board of Trustees for Ordinance 24-05
• Consent agenda: approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including dividing the town into three wards for future elections, approving a site plan for the Elizabeth Street Plaza, and authorizing agreements for digital accessibility services and a facade grant program. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a special event liquor license and a presentation from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

• Resolution 24R16 and Ordinance 24-03 to divide town into three wards and change board elections from at-large to by-ward
• Resolution 24R24 approving Second Amendment to Final Plat and Site Plan for Lot 2 Elizabeth Street Plaza
• Resolution 24R22 approving Intergovernmental Agreement with Elbert County Clerk and Recorder
• Resolution 24R23 authorizing agreement with Allyant for Digital Accessibility Services
• Resolution 24R25 approving Façade Grant Program Funding

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting, scheduled for April 16, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on two Legacy Village subdivision plat amendments, an ordinance updating the town's land use and development code, a liquor license transfer for Jac's Pizza, and a resolution dividing the town into three wards for future elections. They will also discuss ARPA fund spending and a change order for the Main Street Streetscape Project.

• Resolution 24R17: First Amendment to Final Plat, Legacy Village Filing 1, Block 2, Lots 1 through (incomplete)
• Resolution 24R18: Second Amendment to Final Plat, Legacy Village Filing 1, Block 5, Lots 8-9 and Block 4, Lot 46
• Ordinance 24-02: Amending Chapter 16, Land Use and Development Code
• Liquor License Transfer for Jac's Pizza
• Resolution 24R16 and Ordinance 24-03: Dividing town into three wards, changing to ward-based elections

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on the Elizabeth Street Plaza Replat and Site Plan. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing on Elizabeth Street Plaza Replat and Site Plan
• Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Elizabeth Street Plaza Replat and Site Plan
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 regular meeting

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the creation or review of committees for the Façade Grant Program and the Jerry Garland Memorial Bench. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a staff report. No final decisions are listed, only discussions.

• Discussion regarding Façade Grant Program Review Committee
• Discussion regarding Jerry Garland Memorial Bench Review Committee
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 meeting

Main Street Board of Directors

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors is meeting to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2024 regular meeting and to discuss walkability and wayfinding. The agenda also includes a staff report and board reports. Action may be taken on any listed item.

• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion on walkability and wayfinding
• Staff report

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on ARPA funding followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider approving two special event liquor licenses, authorizing repairs to two town wells, and adopting a facade grant program. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, proclamations, and reports.

• Special event liquor license for Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation
• Special event liquor license for Friday Night Market Summer Series
• Resolution 24R14 authorizing agreement with Applied Ingenuity, LLC for repairs to Elizabeth Well A-1 and DA-1
• Resolution 24R15 approving Town of Elizabeth Façade Grant Program
• National Volunteer Month Proclamation

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two plat amendments for Legacy Village Filing 1, a zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance 24-02) affecting multiple articles and tables of the municipal code, and a discussion on daycare as a use by special review. The commission will also elect a 2024 chair and vice chair, and consider a resolution on posting meeting notices.

• Legacy Village Filing 1 Plat Amendment 1 and 2
• Ordinance 24-02 amending Chapter 16 Articles I, II, III, IX and Tables 16-1, 16-3, 16-5
• Resolution 24-01 establishing a designated public place for posting meeting notices
• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Daycare as Use by Special Review

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop with the rodeo board and a streetscape workshop before its regular meeting. At the regular meeting, the board will discuss and possibly act on appointing two new trustees, reappointing Main Street board members, funding for the American Legion, an ordinance to repeal the town's per-square-foot impact fee, a resolution declaring Elizabeth a non-sanctuary town, and a grant application for the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund.

• Appointment of Patrick Davidson as new Trustee
• Appointment of Michelle Oeser as new Trustee (term through Nov 5, 2024)
• Reappointment of Tedd Lipka, Linda Bulmer, Jeff Struthers to Main Street Board (2024-2027)
• Ordinance 24-01: Repeal of per-square-foot impact fee (Chapter 15, Article II)
• Resolution 24R12: Declaring Elizabeth a non-sanctuary town

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items, new business discussions, and possible actions. Key topics include the 2024 work plan, a budget reallocation for Locable, an intern job description, and streetscape design. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Discussion of Coreflection Draft 2024 Work Plan
• Discussion and possible action on 2024 Budget reallocation (Locable)
• Discussion of Main Street Intern Draft Job Description
• Discussion of Main Street Streetscape Design
• Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposal from Munibit, reallocating funds for land records, and installing plaques. They will also discuss a plan for a Historic District Design Guidelines Survey and the Historic Walk and Talk event. The agenda includes consent items like approving minutes from a prior meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on Munibit's proposal
• Discussion and possible action on reallocating funds for land records
• Discussion on plaque installation
• Discussion on plan of action for Historic District Design Guidelines Survey
• Discussion on Historic Walk and Talk

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on trustee applicants followed by a regular meeting. They will discuss and possibly act on postponing the appointment of a new trustee, updates to the Employee Handbook, a resolution supporting a GOCO grant for a parks master plan, and a sponsorship for the Elizabeth Stampede. The board will also receive updates on federal IIJA grants and hold an executive session on eminent domain.

• Discussion and possible action on postponing the appointment of a new Trustee
• Update on Federal IIJA Grants
• Discussion and possible action on Employee Handbook updates
• Resolution 24R11 supporting GOCO Planning and Capacity Grant for Greater Elizabeth Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan
• Discussion and possible action on sponsorship of the Elizabeth Stampede

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission regular meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a joint workshop with the Historic Advisory Board before its regular meeting. The board will consider ratifying the appointment of Tammy Payne as mayor, swear her in, interview and possibly appoint a new trustee, and vote on a resolution to designate no-parking zones from November 1 to May 1.

• Resolution 24R09 ratifying appointment of Tammy Payne as Mayor
• Swearing in of new Mayor by Town Clerk
• Appointment of Cynthia Thye to Planning Commission (term through 12/31/2027)
• Interview and possible appointment of new Trustee (term through November 5, 2024)
• Resolution 24R10 to amend and designate 'No Parking' zones (Nov 1–May 1)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors will hold a workshop on strategic planning and the 2024 workplan, followed by a regular meeting. The board will discuss and possibly act on electing 2024 officers, and will discuss Main Street Station and the 2024 Main Street Networking Event. Consent agenda includes approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Strategic planning effort and 2024 workplan with Melissa Antol
• Discussion and possible action on election of 2024 officers
• Discussion regarding Main Street Station with Russ Berget
• Discussion regarding 2024 Main Street Networking Event
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its 2024 workplan and the timeline for creating a historic district. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Guidance on the HAB's 2024 workplan
• Historic District creation project timeline

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors is holding a virtual workshop to discuss strategic planning with consultant Melissa Antol of Coreflection. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 6:00 PM, and will take place at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street, with virtual participation available via Zoom. Action may be taken on any items listed on the agenda.

• Strategic planning discussion with Melissa Antol of Coreflection
• Virtual workshop format with Zoom access
• Meeting at Town Hall, 151 S. Banner Street

Main Street Board of Directors

The Main Street Board of Directors is meeting for a workshop with Melissa Antol of Coreflection to conduct strategic planning. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the workshop session.

• Strategic planning workshop with Melissa Antol (Coreflection)

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a joint workshop with the Main Street Board, followed by training with the town attorney, then a regular meeting. The board will discuss and provide direction on an open board seat, review management monitoring reports, and hear a student liaison report. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings. No major ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Discussion and direction on open Board seat
• Management Monitoring Reports
• Student Liaison report by Shaye Lovato
• Minutes of Historic Advisory Board meetings (July 17, 2023 and December 4, 2023)

Main Street Board of Directors

The Town of Elizabeth Main Street Board of Directors will hold a rescheduled meeting to consider a resolution designating a public place for posting meeting notices, as required by state law. The board will also discuss the Locable and Munibit platforms, and explore 501(c)3 status with a guest speaker. Consent agenda includes approval of December 11, 2023 minutes.

• Resolution 24-01: Designated Public Place for Posting Meeting Notices
• Discussion of Locable platform
• Discussion of Munibit platform
• Discussion of 501(c)3 status with Gillian Laycock
• Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss possible code changes. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to this discussion item.

• Workshop to discuss possible code changes

Board of Trustees

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions, including agreements for public transit services, a victim advocate, heavy equipment purchases, and 2024 mill levies. They will also discuss reappointing a Planning Commission member and a home show at Messer Arena.

• Resolution 24R02: Direct Service Agreement with East Central Council of Local Governments for public transit
• Resolution 24R03: Personal Services agreement with Patricia Ann Fontenot for victim advocate services
• Resolution 24R04: Authorizing Director of Public Works to expend funds for heavy equipment
• Resolution 24R07: Amending mill levies for 2024 budget
• Reappointment of Ed Beard to Planning Commission through Dec 31, 2025

Historic Advisory Board

The Elizabeth Historic Advisory Board will meet to discuss a resolution establishing a public place for posting meeting notices and hold officer elections. The board will also review website demos, a plan for creating a historic district, and receive a staff report.

• Discussion and possible action on Historic Advisory Board Resolution 24-01 for meeting notice posting rules
• Possible action on officer elections
• Discussion on website demos
• Discussion on plan for creating a historic district and updating design guidelines
• Staff report presentation

Planning Commission

The Elizabeth, CO Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Town Hall (151 S. Banner Street) was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.